Trump says the US will act to take Greenland if necessary, warning Russia or China could otherwise gain control of the strategic Arctic territory.
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Trump: US Must 'Take Greenland' to Prevent Russia/China Seizure

  • US President Donald Trump stated the US must take control of Greenland, fearing Russia or China would otherwise seize the strategically important Arctic island.
  • Trump dismissed Greenland's current defense as inadequate, citing Russian and Chinese military presence in the region.
  • He rejected Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, framing US intervention as a national security imperative and not ruling out military force if negotiations fail.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a US invasion would undermine NATO and the transatlantic alliance.
  • Greenland's strategic location along Arctic routes and its mineral resources are cited by Trump as critical for US interests.

Why It Matters: Trump insists the US must acquire Greenland to counter Russian/Chinese influence, challenging Danish sovereignty.

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